Madam Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead, Pan-African Plastics Project, has urged the government to ban the import of unusable clothing and textile waste from the Global North. She said that textile waste often contained harmful chemicals that polluted the environment, and that if imported textile waste was not effectively managed,
Prof. Akwasi Osei, former Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, has argued that decriminalizing suicide in Ghana was a positive move, but not adequate. ‘Decriminalization will enable persons contemplating suicide to come out in the open to seek help. ‘We however need to do more by way of
Organised Labour has demanded that President Nana Ado Dankwa Akufo-Addo declare a state of emergency on illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. It said the declaration must include an order to halt all forms of mining, legal or illegal, in forest reserves and around water bodies, and the immediate evacuation
A local businesswoman has fallen victim to a robbery in Douala. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 10, 2-24 when two men posing as employees of an oil-producing company approached the victim with a business proposal. The victim was lured to a location under the pretense of signing a contract
As Cameroon’s economy continues to struggle, many parents are exploring alternative ways to secure a better future for their children. This has led to a rise in the number of students enrolling in vocational or professional schools, as opposed to traditional universities. The prevailing belief is that graduates from these
The Managing Director of the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH) informs national and international opinion that the SNH is closely following the hearings of the managers and employees of the multinational Glencore, who have been appearing in court since September 10, 2024. British for acts of corruption committed in African
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation took place in Beijing from September 4 to 6, under the theme: ‘Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.’ The summit brought together the leadership of China and African countries to celebrate friendship,
Ghanaian playwright Latif Abubakar is set to stage an adaptation of the Spanish novelist Miguel Delibes’ Five Hours with Mario at the Centro Cultural, Casa de Vacas in the Spanish Capital Madrid. The performance, scheduled for September 11 at 6:00p.m. local time would feature celebrated Ghanaian Actress, Naa Ashorkor. ‘The